Staff Support
All members of the University community are expected to treat each other with respect, courtesy and consideration at all times. Bullying, harassment, discrimination and other behaviour that falls short of what we expect from staff and students at the University of Bradford is not acceptable.
Where appropriate, concerns should initially be raised with your line manager, Head of School or Department or Dean/Director. If you have experienced or witnessed unacceptable behaviour, help is available to support you.
If you feel able to, where appropriate, concerns should initially be raised with your line manager or if that is not possible, with your Head of School or Department or Dean/Director.
People, Culture & Wellbeing
The Dignity and Respect Policy sets out the process for how inappropriate behaviour is managed. If your line manager, your Head of School or Department or Dean/Director has not been able to assist, you should contact the People Advisory team at hradvisor@bradford.ac.uk. For serious or complex concerns you may also contact the People Business Partner for your Faculty or Directorate: https://unibradfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/human-resources-intranet/SitePages/Meet-the-HR-Team.aspx#people-business-partnering
Trade Union Support
Recognised trade unions at the University provide members with a broad and comprehensive range of support and advice for any work-related issues members may experience.
For trade, technical, ancillary and professional service staff contact UniteTheUnion@bradford.ac.uk
For academic and academic related staff contact ucu@bradford.ac.uk
For professional services staff contact unison-executive@bradford.ac.uk
CareFirst offer confidential and unbiased guidance to all University employees on a whole range of issues which may affect wellbeing, whether work-related or not. The university also has an Employee Assistance Programme, CareFirst: https://www.carefirst-lifestyle.co.uk
Counselling
Counselling is available and offers confidential, emotional support for those experiencing personal or work-related difficulties, in a safe and non-judgemental place, to talk and think about the issues that are troubling or distressing you. A counsellor can help you explore what is going on and how to make changes to develop useful strategies.https://unibradfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/counselling-service-intranet/SitePages/Staff-counselling-service.aspx
Staff Wellbeing
If you are experiencing something which makes you feel unsafe, distressed, or worried about your mental health or if you are having thoughts about harming yourself or someone else you can get support: https://unibradfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/human-resources-intranet/SitePages/My%20Wellbeing.aspx
Centre for Inclusion and Diversity (CfID)If you feel you have been discriminated in any way you may also contact the Centre for Inclusion and Diversity (CfID) for an initial conversation CfIDteam@uni.bradford.ac.uk
Staff Networks
Provide a supportive networking environment;